[CFC__VRWC]

Well, if they know they are going to lose, what is the purppose of this, other than to smear a good man?

To play to their lunatic base. To be able to hold a press conference and "weep for the downfall of democracy" or some other such rot. To generate plenty of sound bites for the New York Times to pick up and use for the frothing editorial that's coming sure as sunset. Take your pick.

[Howlin]

All of the above.